3Com 3CRWDR101B-75 Wireless Antennae, Adsl Port, Power OK LED, Power Adapter Socket, Reset Button

16CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a power OK LED, and a power adapter socket.

Figure 4 Router - Rear Panel

7Wireless Antennae

The antennae should be placed in a ‘V’ position when initially installed.

CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops.

Rotating the antennae further may cause damage.

8ADSL Port

Using the RJ-11 cable provided, you should connect your Router to the telephone socket via a splitter.

9Power OK LED

Indicates the Router is powered on, the power adapter is working properly.

10Power Adapter Socket

Only use the power adapter that is supplied with this Router. Do not use any other adapter.

11Reset Button

If you want to reset your Router to factory default settings, and cannot access the web management interface (for example, due to a lost password), then you may use this button. Refer to “Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults” on page 104 for further details.

12Ethernet Ports

Using suitable RJ-45 cables, you can connect your Router to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a hub or a switch). These ports have an automatic MDI/MDIX feature, which means either straight-through or a crossover cable can be used.